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The demand for Ayush-64 will now be met easily; CCRAS transfers technology to 46 companies
- Fresh license given to 39 companies for use in Covid-19- The manufacturing of Ayush-64 will now see a big jump; the supply will increase manifold
- Ayush-64 is a very effective medicine that helps with the mild and asymptomatic cases of Covid-19
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences  has transferred the technology of Ayush-64, an effective drug in mild and asymptomatic and mild to moderate cases of Covid-19, to 46 companies.
Earlier only 7 companies including IMPCL, the manufacturing unit of the Ministry of Ayush, had its license, which used it for treatment of malaria. After being found effective on Corona during the Covid outbreak, 39 new companies have been given fresh licenses i.e. technology has been transferred to them.
Ayush-64 has been developed by the CCRAS, which is the premier institution for research in Ayurveda under the Ministry of Ayush. It was developed in 1980 for the treatment of malaria. During the first wave of Covid in March 2020, some scientific studies found it to be very effective in mild and asymptomatic and mild to moderate infection of Covid-19. It also has properties of fighting viruses, increases body's immunity and reduces fever, helping patients recover quickly.
During the first wave of Covid, a clinical trial was conducted with the Ministry of Ayush and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , in which it was revealed that Ayush-64 is a very beneficial medicine for Covid patients. So far, 8 clinical trials have been done on this, in which Ayush-64 was administered on 63 thousand patients quarantined at home, and the drug was found beneficial in this trial. There were also 5 random and two single studies in 8 clinical trials, where patients were given only Ayush-64 medicine.
Before the first wave of Covid, seven companies including IMPCL, the manufacturing unit of the Ministry of Ayush, were responsible for manufacturing Ayush-64, but now the technology has been transferred to 39 companies, taking this figure to 46.
This move of CCRAS will lead to an increase in its production and will also make it easier to meet its demand. Till date, no case of side effects for this medicine have been reported, yet experts suggest taking it only after consulting the doctors.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
Regulation of Online Gaming
The policies of the Government are aimed at ensuring an Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable Internet for its users. With the expansion of the Internet and more and more Indians coming online, the potential for Indians being exposed to information which may be addictive in nature, depicts violence or is harmful, has grown.
To help achieve the aim of making Internet Open, Safe and Trusted and Accountable, the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by the Information Technology Act, 2000, has made the Information Technology  Rules, 2021. These rules cast specific obligation on intermediaries, including intermediaries offering online games, to observe diligence and provides that if they fail to observe such diligence, they shall no longer be exempt from their liability under law for third-party information or data or communication link hosted by them. Such diligence includes the following:
 To make reasonable efforts to cause its user not to host, display, publish, transmit or share any information that is harmful to child, causes incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence, relates to encourages gambling, or violates any law for the time being in force;
 To not host, store or publish unlawful information prohibited under law for the time being in force, on a voluntary basis on violation of the above, and on actual knowledge upon receipt of a grievance or court order or notice from the appropriate government or its agency;
 To have in place a grievance redressal machinery, and resolve complaints of violation of the rules within 72 hours of being reported;
 To provide, upon receipt of an order from a lawfully authorised government agency, information or assistance for prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution under law.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
India promises to engage constructively at COP 26 and evaluate bridging proposals to conclude Paris rulebook
India ready to engage on discussions for operationalising Global Goal on Adaptation in COP 26
COP 26 must initiate the process of setting the new collective long-term climate finance goal post-2020: Shri Bhupender Yadav
COP 26 outcome must emphasise the need to plug ambition gap by delivering means of implementation to enhance climate action of developing countries
Representing India virtually at the Pre-COP 26 meeting held in Milan, Italy from 30th September to 2nd October 2021, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change,Shri Bhupender Yadav assured that India will engage constructively at COP 26 and evaluate bridging proposals to conclude the Paris rulebook, which can be done by delivering on the climate finance promises of the developed countries.
He highlighted that India recognizes the urgency of strong climate action in this decade to ensure that the world is on track to stay within the temperature goal of the Paris agreement, as well as adapt to its impacts, and minimize loss and damage. Hence, the COP 26 outcome must emphasise the need to plug the ambition gap by delivering the means of implementation support that will allow developing countries to enhance their climate actions.
He further said that India strongly believes that the only way to deliver climate goals particularly on mitigation is through concrete action on speedy, assured and sustained finance.
The Environment Minister mentioned that climate change is embedded in India’s development strategy and India has been a frontrunner in taking ambitious climate action. However, India has a large population that is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Hence, adaptation is among the top priorities for our country. Highlighting on the gravity of climate finance, he stated that India strongly believes that COP 26 must initiate the process of setting the new collective long-term climate finance goal for post-2020.
The Pre-COP 26 meeting was hosted by the Government of Italy from 30th September to 2nd October 2021 in Milan, Italy in the run up to COP 26. The meeting aimed at setting the path to COP 26 and providing a platform to Parties to share insight on their expectations from the Conference which is schedule to be held in Glasgow from 31st October to 12th November 2021.
Election Commission
Fact Sheet on Electoral Roll Data - 2019
As per available Electoral Roll Data 2019, there are 15064824 voters in the age - group 18-19 yrs in Final Roll published as yet. Electors Photo Identity Card coverage of 99.36% has been achieved till date. Elector/Population Ratio is 631 currently and Gender Ratio is 958.
State wise Details attached in data sheet below.
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Ministry of Textiles
5th National Handloom Day
The 5th National Handloom Day was held today at 16 NIFT Campuses and Weavers’ Service Centres in different States across the country. Handloom Mela and exhibition, workshops, panel discussion were organised and special stalls were put up for handloom products at Gandhinagar and Kolkata NIFT campuses.
Events scheduled in Delhi for the National Handloom Day were cancelled to pay homage to Ex- Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj on her sad and sudden demise.
The mainfunction was organised in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.It was presided over by State Minister of Industries, Handloom, Handicraft and Textiles, Padmini Diyan. Secretary Textiles, Ravi Capoor, was the guest of honour. The function was attended by Development Commissioner , Sanjay Rastogi, and weavers from all over the state.
The following activities were undertaken on the occasion of 5th National Handloom Day inBhubaneshwar and all across the country:
- 4th All India Handloom Census report was released on the occasion.Certificates to beneficiaries of various schemes were distributed.
- A Workshop through IGNOU/NIOS to impart information about educational opportunities to weavers and their wards was organised.
- Live broadcast of discussion on Twitter from digital studio of IMG Reliance, involving young designers and prominent personalities from handloom sector.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Scheme For Adolescent Girls
The Government of India is implementing the Scheme for Adolescent Girls , a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, which focused on out of school adolescent girls in the age group of 11-14 years across the country. Under the Scheme, nutritional support is provided to Adolescent Girls wherein supplementary nutrition containing 600 calories, 18-20 grams of protein and micro-nutrients is provided for 300 days in a year.
Recently the Scheme for Adolescent Girls has been subsumed under Saksham Anganwadi & Mission Poshan 2.0. As adolescent girls in the age group 11-14 years are covered under Right to Education Act, 2009, the targeted beneficiaries under the revised scheme are adolescent girls in the age group of 14+ to 18 years in Aspirational Districts and North Eastern States. State/UT-wise details of funds released under SAG including Uttarakhand and other Himalayan states, is at Annexure-I.
Under SAG, the Anganwadi Worker undertakes home visits in her area, takes the help of PRIs, school teachers and other stakeholders to identify the beneficiaries.
State/UT-wise details of beneficiaries under SAG is at Annexure-II.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Remarks by PM during DVC with Maldivian President Solih
Your Excellency,My friend President Ibrahim Solih,
Our distinguished Maldivian friends,
Colleagues,
नमस्कार।
It is always a pleasureto connect with you,President Solih.You and Maldivesare always in our hearts and minds.
I would like to congratulate you on the first Anniversary of your term, which was celebratedfew days back.It has been a landmark yearfor democracy and development in the Maldives.It has also been a significant yearfor India-Maldives relationship.
My Government's "Neighbourhood First"and your Government's"India First" policieshave strengthened our bilateral cooperation in all sectors.Implementation of our decisionshas promoteddevelopment of Maldive's economy,infrastructureand capacity building.
It is importantthat this progresshas been achieved in areas of Maldive's priorities and requirements.
Today,a "Made in India" Fast Interceptor Craftwas officially handed overto your Coast Guard. This advanced vessel has been constructed by L&T in my home state, Gujarat. It will help enhance Maldive's maritime security,and promote your blue economy and tourism. I am happyto note thatthe patrol vesselhas been named "Kamyab", which means "SUCCESS" in Dhivehi, as well as in Hindi.
Excellency,
I recallthe importance your Governmentattaches to development of Addu.India is happy to partnerthrough High Impact Community Development projectsfor supporting livelihoodof the island's communities.
Friends,
One of the key aspects of close relations between our countriesis people-to-people contacts. Indian tourist figures in Maldiveshave more than doubled. India has moved from 5th to 2nd position.This week,three direct flightsfrom Delhi,Mumbai and Bengaluruhave also started.
RuPay Payment mechanism will further easethe travel of Indian to the Maldives.I am glad thatthis has been launchedthrough the Bank of Maldives.
Excellency,
Todaywe also dedicatedLED street lighting to the people of Male. India is very happy to bring to them benefitsof these environment friendly lights. They will also save 80% cost.
Excellency,we are also working on buildinga Cancer Hospitaland a Cricket Stadium in Hulhulmalé.
I am informed that work on the water and sanitation projectsin 34 islands and Roads and Reclamation work inAdduwill begin soon.
In the coming year,the projects under Indian assistancewill bring even more benefits to the people of the Maldives.
As a close friendand maritime neighbour,India is committed to continue partnering the Maldivesfor democracy and development.We will also enhanceour cooperation for peaceand Mutual security in the Indian Ocean region.
Excellency,
I look forward to meeting you in Delhi.I convey warm wishes to the friendly people of the Maldivesfor peaceand prosperity.
Thank you very much.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
SURVEY OF BAGDI, LOHAR AND BANJARA NOMADIC TRIBES
THE DEPARTMENT HAS LAUNCHED A SCHEME “SCHEME FOR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF DNT COMMUNITIES ”
National Commission for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes  was constituted by Government of India in February 2014, inter-alia, to prepare a state-wise list of castes belonging to De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes. As per the report, a total of 1262 communities have been identified as De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic communities across the country which inter-alia includes Bagdi, Lohar and Banjara Communities.
The Department has launched a scheme namely “Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNT Communities ” for providing basic facilities to these communities.
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment through Niti Ayog and Anthropological Survey of India is conducting ethnographic studies of DNT Communities.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Ministry advises the Central Ministries and their PSUs to dedicate their Hospital beds for COVID19 Management in States/UTs
Details of such dedicated Hospitals/Blocks to be also Provided to the Public
Many State and UTs across the country have been reporting a surge since the past few weeks in the cases and deaths caused by COVID-19. The Union Government has been leading the fight against COVID-19 with a ‘Whole of Government” approach through a collaborative strategy of proactively supporting the States in COVID management and public health response measures. As part of this response, several ministries of the Government of India, Empowered Groups, and the Union of Secretaries are working in tandem to manage the situation effectively and to provide all required support to the States/UTs.
A significant measure to substantially augment the hospital infrastructure for effective clinical management of severe COVID-19 patients across the country, the Union Health Ministry has advised all central Ministries to issue instructions to the hospitals under their control or their PSUs to set-up exclusive dedicated hospital wards or separate blocks within the hospitals for COVID Care, as was done last year. These Hospitals/Blocks should have separate entry and exit points for the management of COVID19 cases, to provide treatment services including specialised care for the confirmed COVID19 cases. Additionally, these dedicated hospital wards or blocks have to be equipped to provide all supportive and ancillary services including Oxygen supported beds, ICU beds, ventilators and specialised Critical Care Units , laboratory services, imaging services, kitchen, laundry etc., along with dedicated health work force.
In the letter written to the Central Ministries, the Union Health Secretary had reiterated that the present situation of sudden surge in the COVID cases across the country calls for similar supportive action as last year from all such Central Ministries / Departments and their PSUs and the Hospitals under their control.
In order for the public to avail of the required treatment at these hospital wards/blocks, the Central Ministries have been also been advised that details of such dedicated hospital wards/blocks are provided to the public, duly coordinating with the respective health departments of States/UTs and the District Health Administration of the States/Districts wherever these hospitals are located. It has been suggested that a Nodal Officer may be nominated from the Ministry/Department for necessary coordination with the respective States/UTs for this purpose and their contact details be shared with the respective States/UTs as well as the Union Health Ministry.
Ministry of Power
PM dedicates 765/400 kV Sub-station Orai& 765 kV Sub-station Aligarh to the Nation
Rs. 4976 crore project to improve the power system in Western UP & Bundelkhand
ThePrime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated POWERGRID 765/400 kV Orai Sub-station & 765 kV Aligarh Sub-station and associated lines to the Nation today at a mega event held at Jhansi.These projects are part of Transmission System for inter-regional strengthening scheme for Western Region  and Northern Region  .
The project with an estimated cost of about Rs. 4976 crorewill improve the power system in Western UP along with Bundelkhand. It will strengthen the inter-regional transmission corridor and facilitate reliable supply of power to Orai, Aligarh & adjoining areas of Western UP and Bundelkhand.
The project involves establishment of Extra High Voltage  Sub-stations at Orai Gas Insulated Sub-station  & Aligarh Gas Insulated Sub-station  along with high capacity power transmission corridor between northern and western grids.
Apart from enhancing power transfer capability between western region & northern region grids to the tune of 2700 MW, it will also aid transfer of power from Sasan and Vindhyachal generation complexes in western region to load centres in western and northern regions.
This project constructed by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited , a Navratna Company of Government of India, under Ministry of Power, will make Orai a key Sub-station to feed the demand of Orai and adjoining areas of western UP and Bundelkhand region. It will also enhance socio-economic development, as quality power will be distributed to homes, agricultural setups, business establishments and industries of the region.
The occasion was graced Shri Ram Naik, Hon’ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, Sushri Uma Bharti, Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, and people’s representatives from the area. CMD, POWERGRID, Shri Ravi P. Singh and other senior officials of state government and POWERGRID were also present.
About POWERGRID:
POWERGRID is one of the World’s Largest Power Transmission Utility, and has a wide network of 151,380 circuit kilometers transmission lines, with 239 Sub-stations and transformation capacity of 353,344 MVA.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh holds telephonic conversation with Defence Minister of Republic of Korea;
Reviews progress in bilateral defence cooperation
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh today spoke over telephone with Minister of National Defence of Republic of Korea  Mr Jeong Kyeong-Doo.
The two Defence Ministers had discussions on issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Shri Rajnath Singh informed Mr JeongKyeong-Doo on India’s contribution to international efforts against COVID-19 and discussed areas of mutual cooperation in the global fight against the pandemic. The Ministers agreed to work together to deal with the complex challenges posed by this pandemic.
During the telephonic conversation, the Ministers reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and expressed commitment to further promote defence cooperation engagements between the Armed Forces. It was also agreed to take forward the agreements in the field of defence industry and defence technology cooperation between the two countries.
Views on the regional developments of shared security interests were also shared during the telephonic call.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Agriculture Ministry signs a Statement of Intent with IBM for pilot study to utilize Artificial Intelligence & Weather Technology solutions in agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed a Statement of Intent  for undertaking a pilot study in 3 districts of Bhopal, Rajkot and Nanded in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra respectively, with IBM India Private Limited, in New Delhi today. IBM’s Watson Decision Platform will give solution in the field of agriculture through Artificial Intelligence  and weather technology at village level/ farm level to provide weather forecast and soil moisture information on pro bono basis to help farmers for taking decisions regarding water and crop management for better production and productivity.
The SoI was signed in the presence of the Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Minister of State for Agriculture Shri Kailash Choudhary, and other senior officials of the Ministry.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri. Narendra Singh Tomar said ‘‘Our nation is foraying further into the digital age in the line of aspiration of Prime Minister of India towards achieving the goal of doubling the farmers’ income and it has been the Ministry’s assurance to bring digital technologies to help our farmers to increase their income and transform Indian agriculture’’. The Minister also added that enabling use of next-generation technologies such as AI and advanced weather data for better insights to make faster and more informed agricultural decisions is a testament to our commitment.
As part of the collaboration, IBM Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture will be leveraged to obtain farm level weather forecast and village level soil moisture in three districts in Central & Western India. This pilot study will be conducted for the Kharif crop season 2019.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah describes India's achievement of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations as a historic and proud moment under leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
“Today, India through the visionary leadership and constant encouragement of Shri Narendra Modi has set a record by achieving the target of more than 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations, which has re-acquainted the world with the immense capabilities of New India”
“I congratulate the country on this historic achievement and thank all scientists, researchers and health workers who have contributed in this great task by overcoming many challenges and congratulate Shri Narendra Modi for commitment towards the safety and health of every person”
The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has congratulated the nation for vaccinating over 100 crore people with the COVID-19 vaccine, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He described it as a historic and proud moment.
Shri Amit Shah said in a series of tweets that “Historic and proud moment! Today, India through the visionary leadership and constant encouragement of Shri Narendra Modi has set a record by achieving the target of more than 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations, which has re-acquainted the whole world with the immense capabilities of New India”
The Union Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Cooperation expressed his gratitude to all scientists, researchers and health workers of the country for their contribution in achieving this milestone. He said “I congratulate the country on this historic achievement and thank all scientists, researchers and health workers who have contributed in this great task by overcoming many challenges and congratulate Shri Narendra Modi for commitment towards the safety and health of every person”